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The Renaissance
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A review of the Renaissance
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1
What two weapons were used during the Hundred Years war and changed warfare in Europe?
Canons and armor
Canons and longbows
longbows and rifles
armor and siege towers
2
The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City was painted in the early 1500s by
Michelangelo
Raphael
Da Vinci
Botticelli
3
This video game title is also the name of the main character
Qbert
Mario
Clyde
Bloks
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1. Which of these was a key idea of the Renaissance?
An interest in classical civilizations of Greece and Rome
The suppression of artistic innovation
Emphasis on the afterlife rather than your place in this one
The equality of all mankind
5
Which statement BEST explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?
European artists arrive in Italy bringing their style
Italian cities were trade centers in the fourteenth century
The successful creation of a unified Italian monarchy
Italy was the victor in the Hundred Years War
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Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this painting?
Da Vinci
Michelangelo
Botticelli
Raphael
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During the Renaissance, a strong belief in humanism emerged. "Humanism" means
That the power of the state was more important than liberty
People have importance and achievements should be celebrated
Obedience to God was not as important as obedience to state.
That the ancient Greeks had no place in Renaissance thought
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Out of the major animals in the world. Which one is the most numerous?
Humans
Ant
Mosquito
Fly
9
Who was the French hero who led the nation to several victories during The Hundred Year's War?
Charlemagne
King Charles VII
Joan of Arc
Napoleon
10
The Hundred Years War was fought between which two countries?
France and England
Italy and France
Spain and Italy
England and Spain
11
Johann Gutenberg contributed to the spread of information by improving
the process of movable type
the telephone
the construction of railroads
the telegraph
12
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Ludwig Von Beethoven
Francis Scott Key
Jon Bon Jovi
Steve Tyler
13
What can you survive the longest without?
food
sleep
air
water
14
The Mongol Empire controlled nearly the entire path of the ancient trade route called
The Dirt Road
The Silk Road
The Salt Road
The Wide Road
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Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this painting?
Michelangelo
Botticelli
Raphael
Da Vinci
16
Some of the world's best known masterpieces were produced in Italy during the
Scientific Revolution
Renaissance
Reformation
Enlightenment
17
Which ruling family had the greatest impact on the Renaissance culture in Florence, Italy?
Alberti
Pazzi
Medici
Ferdinand
18
Cities like Florence, Genoa, and Venice were important MOSTLY because they were
Places where artists thrived
Under direct control of the King of Italy
Centers of trade and commerce
Home to the best universities in Europe
19
What was the most important item that traveled the Silk Road from Asia to Europe and Africa?
Agriculture – domesticated animals not native to Europe
Minerals – raw materials to make other products
Textiles – fabric for clothing
Foodstuffs – food items to support the population
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The Renaissance was a period of
War
Increase of government
Diplomacy
Discovery and creation
